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Private home on a canal with direct access to Gulf fishing and beaches!

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Direct Gulf Access!
Front view
Front Entry
Water View from living room
Seating for six, or add a bench for seating for eight

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Palm Harbor, FL
  • Innisbrook Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

guest room

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom suite

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Private home on a canal with direct access to Gulf fishing and beaches!


This is a darling 2 bedroom /2 bath home, sleeps 7. The house is centrally located in a quiet residential neighborhood between Dunedin and Tarpon Springs. It is on a deep water canal with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, no bridges. Bring your own boat or rent ours . We rent our 24' pontoon boat for just $85 per day/night. Our policy is that you rent it at that price for your entire stay . If you only want it for one day or are only staying for two nights, it is $200. We also have two paddle boards and two kayaks included in the house rental. Both excellent for flats fishing... rod and reels included!
The master bedroom has a king size bed, its own bath, and a private sitting room. The second bedroom has a queen bed, the living room has a queen pull out couch, and a chair and a half with a pull out twin bed. Pac N Play and High chair also available.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas cook top, full oven, microwave, refrigerator, ice make, beverage cooler and dishwasher.
Washer and dryer included and a large pantry to stock up for your family and guests.
Included is a 65” smart flat screen TV and 5g WIFI. We also have added a portable desk and chair for you to set up to work from home.
Screened in porch and large deck overlook the dock and water view. The Deck include a large gas grill and a Green Egg grill.
The location is close to the Pinellas bike trail and Innisbrook golf resort. Plenty of great restaurants locally.

Property manager

Ruth K Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No large parties or loud outdoor music. Parking limited to three vehicles. Street parking not available.
Guests must use Life Vests (provided ) when participating in water sport activities.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Palm Harbor

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Baywood Village, a neighbourhood in Palm Harbor. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tampa Bay and Clearwater Beach. St Nicholas Boat Line and Tarpon Springs Aquarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Palm Harbor, FL

What's nearby

  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Dunedin Beach - 16 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sponge City Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wings Etc. Palm Harbor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Rich - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪China Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Plum Tomato - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private home on a canal with direct access to Gulf fishing and beaches! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private home on a canal with direct access to Gulf fishing and beaches!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private home on a canal with direct access to Gulf fishing and beaches!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private home on a canal with direct access to Gulf fishing and beaches! located?

Located in Baywood Village, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Innisbrook Golf Club, AdventHealth North Pinellas and Wall Springs Park. Anderson Park and St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax and unwind

Our stay here was amazing. The house was clean and communication with the host was good. Had a great time on the pontoon fishing and the sunsets were amazing. We had everything we needed as far as kitchen supplies and bath supplies.We would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location..

Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Property is as described online. Plenty of room. Close to bike trails.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property with a pontoon boat!

Great property with ample amenities to hang out and spend time with family and friends. Access to a pontoon boat was a huge plus! Property owners were very easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home - Would stay again!

We were in town for the Valspar PGA tournament and this home suited our needs perfectly. Wish we could have spent more time at the home because it has a peaceful view of the water and a family boat. But our trip was quick and we were at the golf course for most of the day. The beds were comfortable and it has a nice living room area that overlooks the water. My daughter and I had a nice morning run on the nearby community trail. The neighborhood felt safe and there are nice restaurants in the area. Great communication with the owner/manager. An all around great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great stay!

House was extremely clean and organized with everything we need. It had a great location near the bike path, restaurants and quaint small towns. Owners were super accommodating and friendly. The water view was amazing. We will certainly be back!!!
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed!

Comfortable and always felt safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home

Very nice mid century home (with cool original terrazzo floor), great screened in patio and decks down to the channel. Very comfortable and clean. Nice views and well situated in a quiet neighborhood close to both Dunedin and Tarpon Springs. Easygoing and responsive hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place

Everything was wonderful. We were lucky to find such a great place. The house was so nice and had everything you would need. The location was also great. We look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesaca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

This property was beautiful the view was tranquil and quite. it was nice to be able to use the boat. Ruth was very kind and always responded to my chat. The neighbors were very friendly and sat and talked with us. Everything was clean and there was notes telling us how to use things that was extremely helpful. There is also a helpful hand book for the boat and house that I enjoyed reading as well. I will definitely be back everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Vacation to Relax and Unwind

We absolutely loved our stay! The home was gorgeous and fully stocked for our needs. The location was perfect for relaxing on the dock or island hopping to some of the area's most beautiful beaches. We had a minor hiccup with the pontoon, but the property owners were quick to communicate and fixed the issue in a timely manner. Thank you so much for a terrific vacation!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for small families/boaters

The house was even better than we imagined. Our hosts were very gracious and attentive. We will stay again definitely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming home!

Location!! We really enjoyed our stay at this property! The home was in a spectacular location on deep water with an awesome boat. Very relaxing stay! The host was great from start to finish! Can't wait to book this one again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Get-Away

Beautiful home with wonderful backyard right on the canal and shaded by two large oak trees. Just perfect! Great location for boating, fishing, kayaking or just hanging out on the dock. Very convenient to parks, bike and walking trail, the beach, restaurants and stores. Could not have asked for more!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation

Great house in a quiet neighborhood that was terrific for walking...we took advantage of many day trips from this central location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

brison r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Canal house

Wonderful home.great hosts.despite cold explored the area daily on boat and bike
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual migration south

Delightful house. Very comfortable with a great view of the harbor. We saw dolphins from the back deck along with birds fishing . The highlight of the stay was taking the boat into the gulf to the little island picking up shells. There were also lots of starfish that were really cool.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we were looking for!

My husband and I were looking for a place to work remotely for a couple of weeks in January, where we could also do some biking. This was the perfect spot! Plenty of space and privacy for both of us to get our work done, with easy access to the Pinellas trail for a ride at the end of the day. Ruth was a wonderful host, very responsive from the day we booked through the last day of our stay. And her property is charming -- clean and comfortably furnished, with everything we needed, plus a lovely view of the canal and lots of windows. Top notch!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L., Greensboro

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday vacation!

The house was immaculate and we loved having access to the pontoon boat. Our teenage boys enjoyed fishing from the dock and taking the kayaks out. We also loved using the gas grill. Ruth was very quick to respond to our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

marlene s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

What a great place to relax and enjoy time with family! I can not say one negative thing about our experience. The home was clean and had almost anything needed for a fun vacation - beach towels, a cooler, kayaks, a boat, a grill, and even an ice machine. Being that it is a 2 bedroom I assumed it would be a bit small, but that was not the case at all. There was plenty of space and a lot of seating inside and out, and the back deck was so beautiful and relaxing. This home will not disappoint. We are already talking about reserving again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Property and Awesome Owner!

My family and I spent a weekend at this beautiful property and it was wonderful! Ruth was an amazing host with incredible communication! We enjoyed using the boat and visiting Three Rooker Island that is just over 4 miles from the property. We will be back Ruth and thank you again for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B., Pasadena, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Florida Getaway

After a few long days at Disney World, this property is just what our family needed. A quiet street with direct dock access to the canal, our family loved spending time on the outdoor deck watching dolphins swim by. Very close to the sponge docks, local beaches and shopping, it is the perfect basecamp for a Gulf vacation. Ruth is a very responsive and kind host, with prompt and clear communication. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thanks, Ruth!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEST OF THE BEST!!!!

From the moment we arrived at this beautiful property we knew we made the right choice. We are locals and were looking for a relaxing week on the water with our boat. This house has it all!! Super clean, polished terrazzo floors, all the amenities you could ask for. My wife and 13-year-old daughter along with friends that visited during the week all had a blast and commented on how great this house is. Great communication from Ruth the property owner the entire trip. 12 out of 10 stars all the way!! Highly recommend for anyone!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rachael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scallopping 2023

Great place, great dockage and very easy to check in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation!

Property was exactly as described. The house was clean, cute, and perfect for our family if 5. We rented the boat, which was the best part of staying here. The barrier islands are beautiful and we had no idea how wonderful our time out exploring the islands would be. I would recommend this place to friends for a wonderful, relaxing vacation for sure! A little far from Tampa and attractions or places to visit, one hour away at least, but if you are looking to relax, the house and location to go out on the boat is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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